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295/40R22 vs 305/45R22

305/45R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/40R22: the diameter differs by +4.84%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

22" rim
295/40R22 31.29" · 305/45R22 32.81" · drawn to scale

Side by side

295/40R22305/45R22Difference
Overall diameter31.29"32.81"+1.52" (+4.84%)
Section width295 mm305 mm+10 mm
Sidewall4.65"5.40"+0.76"
Rim22"22"same
Circumference98.3"103.1"+4.8"
Revs per mile645615-30
Ride height——+0.76"
Speedometer reads 60 mph60.062.9+2.9 mph

Speedometer and odometer

020406080100120 reads 60 · actual 62.9 mph

With 305/45R22 on a car calibrated for 295/40R22, the speedometer reads 57.2 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 4.8%.

Speedo showsActual speed
30 mph31.5 mph
45 mph47.2 mph
60 mph62.9 mph
70 mph73.4 mph
80 mph83.9 mph

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Questions

Can I replace 295/40R22 with 305/45R22?

305/45R22 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 295/40R22: the diameter differs by +4.84%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.

What's the difference between 295/40R22 and 305/45R22?

305/45R22 is 1.52" taller and 10 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.76". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.9 mph.

Will 305/45R22 fit on 295/40R22 wheels?

Both use a 22" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 305 mm tire and the fender clearance.